I totally agree with the lack of information presurgery from doctors. I did not have my surgery at Mayo but it appears that this is a huge problem elsewhere too. And also would like to say that I am forced to compare my recovery with others only because family and friends make comments like "I never knew anyone to take so long to recover, or I knew someone who was fine in 6 weeks". These comments are so discouraging and force me to defend my recovery. I wish I had a snappy comeback but all I can say is that it is a 3-6 month recovery and my doctor said I am fine.